Community calendar

Port Wing: The Port Wing Historical Society hosts a "Christmas in October" sale noon to 5 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday in the Port Wing Town Hall. There will be loads of fall and Christmas decorations, gift ideas and flea market vendors. Stay for lunch and apple treats.

Lakeside: The Old-Brule Heritage Society holds an open house at the Davidson Windmill and Eskolin Log House on Bayfield Apple Festival weekend. Tours run 3-6 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. The mill is on Highway 13, about 3½ miles from the junction of U.S. Highways 2 and 53. Free will donations accepted. Bake sale planned for Saturday and Sunday.

Superior: The Superior Area Retired Educators Association meets at noon at the Vintage Italian Pizza. Committee members are Kathy Kadlecek, Roberta Lindemann, Pat Passero, Kathy Esselstrom and Nancy Wiisanen. WREA Executive Director, Diane Wilcenski presents a program on retirement issues. All retired educators and those interested or involved in education are invited to attend. Call (218) 591-0054 for more information.

Bennett: The Bennett Town Board meets at 7 p.m. to review invoices and at 7:30 p.m. for its regular meeting in the town hall.

Tuesday

Superior: Network with other job seekers during Job Club at 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Job Center, 1805 N. 14th St. The center hosts a free real career workshop at 10:30 a.m.

Superior: The Bong Book Club meets at 2 p.m. at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. Club members present a brief synopsis of readings and research relating to the French and Indian War in North America from approximately 1754 -1763. This conflict pitted the colonies of British America against those of New France. Free. Call Scott E. Markle at (715) 392-7151 or semarkle@charter.net.

Superior: Superior Entrepreneurs on Tap features the University of Wisconsin-Stout Center for Innovation 6:30-7:3- p.m. at Vintage Italian Pizza, 1201 Tower Ave. Free. Register at bit.ly/seotoct2017 or call UW-Extension at (715) 395-1363.

Duluth: The College of St. Scholastica's Alworth Center for the Study of Peace and Justice hosts Marion Küpker, a leading German peace activist and advocate for nuclear non-proliferation, at 7 p.m. in the Burns Wellness Commons lecture hall, Room 249. Küpker is the international coordinator against nuclear weapons for the German Peace Society of United War Resisters. Free.

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Oct 11

Wednesday

Superior: The city of Superior hosts a Memorial Blood Centers drive 8-11 a.m. at 1316 N. 14th St. Walk-ins welcome or set an appointment at (888) 448-3253 or mbc.org.

Superior: The Downtown Farmers Market runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to World of Wheels Skate Center in the 1200 block of Banks Avenue.

Duluth: Superior Choice Credit Union hosts a community blood drive with the American Red Cross 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Northland Chapter of the American Red Cross, 2524 Maple Grove Road. For information or to make an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS or sign up online at redcrossblood.org with sponsor code SCCU.

Duluth: A book release party and signing for "Transforming Community" runs 4-5 p.m. at the College of St. Scholastic Library in the Sister Joan Braun Reading Room. Refreshments served.

Superior: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Douglas County) hosts a free peer support group 5:30-7 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital Community Room. Contact Chrissy at (920) 452-5152 or ChrissyBarnard22@gmail.com.

Superior: "Phrag in the Bag: Phragmites Control in the St. Louis River Estuary" is the first River Talk planned by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve and Minnesota and Wisconsin Sea Grant programs. The science cafe-style talk begins at 7 p.m. at the Estuarium, 3 Marina Drive.

Oct 12

Thursday

Superior: Get hands-on help with a basic computer skills course from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Superior Job Center, 1805 N. 14th St.

Maple: Northwestern High School hosts a Memorial Blood Centers drive 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4751 County Road F. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College in Superior also hosts a drive 10 .m. to 1 p.m. at 600 N. 21st St. Walk-ins welcome or set an appointment at (888) 448-3253 or mbc.org.

Oct 13

Friday

Minong: Northwood School National Honor Society hosts a Memorial Blood Centers drive 10 a.m. to 2 pm. at N14463 Highway 53. Walk-ins welcome or set an appointment at (888) 448-3253 or mbc.org.

Duluth: The University of Minnesota Duluth Senior High School Band Festival begins with an honor band guest artist concert at 7 p.m. Friday in Weber Music Hall. The concert band and symphonic wind ensemble performs at 4 p.m. Saturday in Marshall Performing Arts Center. Free.

Bennett: The Bennett Town Board meets for a special budget workshop at 6 p.m. in the town hall.

Oct 17

Tuesday

Superior: WITC's career specialist will share information about WITC programs, the admissions process, flexible learning options and more from 9-10 a.m. at the Superior Job Center, 1805 N. 14th St. Network with other job seekers during Job Club at 9:30 a.m. The center hosts a free real career workshop at 10:30 a.m.

Superior: The Clef Music Club and the Friends of the Library are co-sponsoring a music concert to be held at 6 p.m. at the Superior Public Library. University of Wisconsin-Superior student Maria Puglisi, a soprano vocalist who studies with Vicky Fingalson, presents the program. Puglisi is this year's winner of the Clef Music Scholarship. The public is invited to attend. For information, call (715) 394-5166.

Oct 18

Wednesday

Superior: The Downtown Farmers Market runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the parking lot adjacent to World of Wheels Skate Center in the 1200 block of Banks Avenue.

Duluth: Bring your antique or collectible item to the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center for a free appraisal noon to 3 p.m. Dan Sershon of Northland Estate Services and Denny Mager of Northern Specialty, experts in antique appraisal, will be at your service in the rotunda. Arrive no later than 2:30 p.m. to register in person. Limit two items.

Superior: Get hands-on help with a basic computer skills course from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The the Superior Job Center, 1805 N. 14th St.

Superior: An adult grief support group meets noon to 1 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in the Amnicon Room in the lower level. Free. Call (715) 817-7015.

Duluth: Michael Socha Jr., a non-denominational pastor from Virginia, shares "Vera: A Gripping True Story of Amazing Perseverance and Love," a story about his mother who was born in southern Ukraine in 1926 and was later forced during World War II to leave her family and work under dire circumstances when she was 16 years old. He shares the story from noon to 1 p.m. in the Ruth Maney Room on the first floor of the Depot, 506 W. Michigan St. Free. Bring a bag lunch. Arco coffee provided.

Duluth: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 2310 E. Fourth St., hosts a Harry Potter-themed Halloween party 5:30-8 p.m. for the community. The party is free and open to the anyone. Explore Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, the Forbidden Forest and the Hogwarts Castle where there will be a myriad of activities and games ranging from silly to scientific and spanning 3 floors. No dementors please (nonviolent costumes only.) Donations gladly accepted to raise money for the Chester Bowl day camp and ski scholarships and cover party costs.

Oct 30

Monday

Duluth: Abria Stewart and Anthony Puglisi perform a student recital in Weber Music Hall at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Free.

Oct 31

Tuesday

Superior: Network with other job seekers during Job Club at 9:30 a.m. at the Superior Job Center, 1805 N. 14th St. The center hosts a free real career workshop at 10:30 a.m.

Solon Springs: The Solon Springs PTA will be hosting a Halloween Carnival from 6-8 p.m. This event is free for the kids and features games, raffles and prizes. If you would like to donate supplies, food, candy or prizes for raffles or games, contact Ciara Simenson at ccgilbert13@gmail.com or call 715-816-4097.

Nov 1

Wednesday

Nov 2

Thursday

Superior: An adult grief support group meets noon to 1 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in the Amnicon Room in the lower level. Free. Call (715) 817-7015.

Superior: The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Fraternal Aid Society (Polish Club) meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1710 N. 12th St.

Nov 3

Friday

Nov 4

Saturday

Duluth: The Coppertop Craft and Bake Sale runs 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway. It features crafters, bakery and gourmet foods, used books and warm cinnamon rolls served at 9 a.m. and a sloppy Joe lunch starting at 11 a.m.

Nov 5

Sunday

Nov 6

Monday

Superior: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Douglas County) hosts a free family support group 5:30-7 p.m. in the Challenge Center meeting rooms. Contact Nancy at (715) 398-6471 or nancyminahan@gmail.com.

Nov 7

Tuesday

Nov 8

Wednesday

Superior: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Douglas County) hosts a free peer support group 5:30-7 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital Community Room. Contact Chrissy at (920) 452-5152 or ChrissyBarnard22@gmail.com.

Nov 9

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Nov 10

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Nov 11

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Nov 12

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Nov 13

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Nov 14

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Nov 15

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Nov 16

Thursday

Superior: An adult grief support group meets noon to 1 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in the Amnicon Room in the lower level. Free. Call (715) 817-7015.

Duluth: The St. Louis County Historical Society hosts a workshop "Basic Genealogy: How to Create a Working Binder" from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Ruth Maney Room on the ground floor of the Depot, 506 W. Michigan St.Free. Call (218) 733-7586 to reserve a place. Refreshments served.

Nov 17

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Nov 18

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Nov 19

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Nov 20

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Nov 21

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Nov 22

Wednesday

Superior: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Douglas County) hosts a free peer support group 5:30-7 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital Community Room. Contact Chrissy at (920) 452-5152 or ChrissyBarnard22@gmail.com.

Nov 23

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Nov 25

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Nov 26

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Nov 27

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Nov 28

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Nov 29

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Nov 30

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Dec 1

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Dec 2

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Dec 3

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Dec 4

Monday

Superior: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Douglas County) hosts a free family support group 5:30-7 p.m. in the Challenge Center meeting rooms. Contact Nancy at (715) 398-6471 or nancyminahan@gmail.com.

Dec 5

Tuesday

Dec 6

Wednesday

Dec 7

Thursday

Superior: An adult grief support group meets noon to 1 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in the Amnicon Room in the lower level. Free. Call (715) 817-7015.

Superior: The Thaddeus Kosciuszko Fraternal Aid Society (Polish Club) meets at 6:30 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of Eagles, 1710 N. 12th St.

Dec 8

Friday

Dec 9

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Dec 10

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Dec 11

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Dec 12

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Dec 13

Wednesday

Superior: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Douglas County) hosts a free peer support group 5:30-7 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital Community Room. Contact Chrissy at (920) 452-5152 or ChrissyBarnard22@gmail.com.

Dec 14

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Dec 17

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Dec 18

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Dec 19

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Dec 20

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Dec 21

Thursday

Superior: An adult grief support group meets noon to 1 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital in the Amnicon Room in the lower level. Free. Call (715) 817-7015.

Dec 22

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Dec 23

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Dec 24

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Dec 25

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Dec 26

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Dec 27

Wednesday

Superior: The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Douglas County) hosts a free peer support group 5:30-7 p.m. at Essentia Health-St. Mary's Hospital Community Room. Contact Chrissy at (920) 452-5152 or ChrissyBarnard22@gmail.com.